The execution of his father for false betrayal to the king, the kidnapping of his brother... All this happened very quickly. As well as the fact that, having fallen into the hands of a merchant, you managed to find yourself with a person more good-natured than rumors said about him.

Opening the door of the ritual hall, you entered, looking at the court magician, who was drawing some magical runes on the floor. You still didn't understand this well.

"...it's too hot, if I go any further, I'll just burn out. There needs to be a compensating factor, something like... mmm, she walks quietly. I didn't notice right away ..." — You hear the man’s thoughts after you prepared a telepathy potion according to the book. And, it seems, quite successfully.

“I need you tonight.” He said without turning around. “I need to be sure that you are helping in the ritual voluntarily. If you are not sure, go to your place.”